Join Bishop Miller and other members of the Diocese as we study the Gospel of Luke.  Bishop Miller will lead us through the Gospel of Luke, what the Gospel is telling us about Christ and his followers, what Luke emphasizes, and what is unique to Luke's Gospel and witness.  Each week will bring opportunity for quiet reflection and lively discussion.
 
 Begins the First Sunday of Advent, but you can join the study and conversation anytime!    The study begins with us reading the entire Gospel of Luke. 
Each week, we will discuss themes, ideas, questions and concepts from scripture and apply it to our Christian heritage and the culture in which we live.

 To join the Bible Study with Bishop Miller, you can do one of two things.
 

You can go to www.diomil.org and click on the link for a printable Bible Study sheet for you to use at home or in the parish.
 

You can also go to biblestudywithbishopmiller.blogspot.com and join the conversation online to see what others are discussing.  

Dear Friends,
 
Welcome to our Diocesan Online Bible Study.  I am gratefully you are participating in this feast on the Word of God. Regular disciplined reading of scripture is an essential component of the Christian Life and I am delighted to be walking this journey with you.  I can think of no better way to begin this new liturgical year.
 
Over the next weeks we will be reading and reflecting together on the Gospel of Luke, what Luke is saying to his first hearers and what Luke is saying to us today both as individuals and as the church.  As we begin it is important to have a view of the whole of Luke's Gospel. So what I ask you to do is sit down and read Luke straight through from beginning to end in one sitting. I know it sounds like a lot to ask but trust me it will be a real blessing. Pay attention to the following.
 
What are the words or phrases that stood out for you?
 
What words or phrases does Luke use the most?
 
Is there a particular scene or story that touched your heart? 
 
Did anything surprise you?
 
Was there a story you expected to read that wasn't  there?
 
Is there anything else you wish to share?
 
I look forward to hearing from you.
 
Next week I'll be writing from where this all took place. Pray for me as I will for you.
 
+Steven
Bishop

This can also be found at www.diomil.org in printable and web format.  You can join an online conversations at http://biblestudywithbishopmiller.blogspot.com.